The 'fotsimaso', the world's rarest duck, extremely threatened, is found only in Madagascar. In November 2025, a major rescue operation began at Lake Matsaborimena in northwestern Madagascar, when eggs of the Madagascar pochard, or 'fotsimaso', were collected from the wild and transported on foot over 44 kilometers to the specialized breeding center in Antsohihy. The success of this initiative, along with the fact that the ducklings reached adulthood, was officially announced and publicized in late August 2026. This historic milestone brings immense hope for the preservation of this endemic waterfowl, once considered extinct before its rediscovery in 2006. Orchestrated by the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and The Peregrine Fund, this logistical feat demonstrates that it is possible to protect these duck eggs from natural threats by raising them in captivity. Combined with habitat restoration and reintroductions at key sites such as Lake Sofia and Bemanevika, this approach strengthens the overall population of the species to approximately 180 individuals, illustrating the vitality and importance of conservation actions undertaken for Madagascar's natural heritage.